| ZIP Code | 23843 |
|---|---|
| City | Dolphin |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Brunswick County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 307 ft |
| Latitude | 36.850366 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.811813 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 68.2 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.61 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 8.2% ▼ 79% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 163 (60.6%) |
| Some College | 45 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 39 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (3.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,042 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,000 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 289 |
| Vacant Units | 44 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 289 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 44 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
ZIP code 23843 is located in Dolphin, Virginia, within Brunswick County. With a population of 396, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 68.2 years. Economically, 23843 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,042 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23843 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,000 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 23843 is majority White (59.85%). Residents are less-educated — 8.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 23843 in Dolphin, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 396 residents, a median household income of $61,042, and a median home value of $117,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.